Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin, has voiced unhappiness with President Akufo-Addo for his recent remarks regarding the Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ+) bill currently before Parliament. According to Alban Bagbin, until the bill has been passed and sent to the president for assent, Akufo-Addo is not allowed to interfere …
Read More »Philip Basoah didn’t collapse in Parliament – Brother of late Kumawu MP
Solomon Basoah, brother of the late Kumawu Member of Parliament, Philip Basoah has dismissed rumours that the lawmaker collapsed in Parliament and was rushed to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. Philip Basoah, aged 54 was pronounced dead on the dawn of Tuesday, March 28, exactly a week after the passing of Dr. Anthony Osei …
Read More »You’re the last person who should talk about human rights – Sam George to Kamala Harris
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ningo Prampram, Sam Nartey George, has criticised the Vice President of the United States of America, Kamala Harris, over comments she made on the criminalisation of LGBTQ+ activities in Ghana. According to the MP, the US vice president should be the last person to …
Read More »The stories of slavery must be told – US Vice President after visiting Cape Coast Castle
US Vice President, Kamala Harris has been emotional after walking the dark dungeons of the Cape Coast Castle in Ghana. In an address to the press on Tuesday, after she passed through the last point from which many enslaved Africans were shipped to the Americas, Kamala Harris urged that the …
Read More »Students have still not reported to school despite free SHS – Ashanti Region GES
The Ghana Education Service (GES) in the Ashanti Region has revealed that most first year students expected in various senior high schools in the area have not reported yet. Speaking in an interview, the Public Relations Officer, Mark Ofori expressed worry that the situation has become an annual routine. “There …
Read More »Armed police officers and soldiers clash in Accra central as traders run for their lives
Some personnel of the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces clashed at the Central Business District of Accra on Monday. According to a Myjoyonline.com source, some military officers assaulted a Police officer who was riding a motorbike for a traffic infraction. Not even his plea that he is …
Read More »Speaker slams Kamala Harris’ take on LGBTQ+ in Ghana, calls out Akufo-Addo
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has slammed US Vice President Kamala Harris for her comments on Ghana’s position on LGBTQ+ issues. According to him, the US Vice President’s assertion regarding the matter does not sit well with his conviction. This was after Kamala Harris was asked about the development …
Read More »Ignorance and misinformation – Afia Pokuaa reacts to Jubilee House ‘LGBTQI lights’ brouhaha
Despite Media journalist, Afia Pokuaa alias Vim Lady has described as an epic level of ignorance and misinformation in Ghana following public reactions to the lightning of Ghana’s seat presidency with colours of the United States and Ghana flags. As part of the visit by US Vice President, Kamala Harris …
Read More »There is no legislation on LGBTQ – Akufo-Addo corrects US journalist
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) is a very sensitive topic to Ghanaians as some of them have taken an entrenched position against the practice. Speaking at a press briefing as part of the Vice President of the United States, Kamala Haris’ visit to Ghana, President Akufo-Addo debunked claims …
Read More »Substantial elements of Anti-LGBTQ bill have been modified – Akufo-Addo
President Akufo-Addo has indicated that the substantial elements of the Anti-LGBTQI bill, which is currently before Parliament, have been modified. He explained that the modification was done upon the intervention of the Attorney-General, adding that the final outcome is yet to be determined. The President said this during a joint …
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